What percentage of Seoul to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.8% of flights from Seoul to Los Angeles were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct options are less common for this route.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Seoul to Los Angeles typically takes 11 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 9626 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 20 hours and 36 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

Historically, good prices on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been frequent. This route is consistently identified as one where travelers can often find favorable deals. The availability of good prices has been observed across the trailing quarter.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Seoul to Los Angeles takes about 11h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience. For connecting flights, the median travel time extends significantly to 28h 50m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1043–$1616, with a median of $1324. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $838. Following closely, March also offers lower prices, with a median fare of $934. October presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $1102.

Most itineraries on this route involve at least one connection, with only 10.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect a journey with at least one intermediate stop.

The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles is approximately 9626 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This substantial distance means that flights are typically extended, often requiring significant travel time and potentially involving multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $583 - $1,135

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $583 and $1135. The current lowest deal is $701 with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from November 24 to November 29.

now $701

Low $583

High $1,135

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles is May, with a median price of $838. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1702. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $838

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,702

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$801

$798

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$582

$834

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$567

$834

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$576

$834

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$567

$835

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$646

$752

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$871 → $786

10%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$869 → $792

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$874 → $843

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$823 → $801

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Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seoul to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median price of $1324.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $838, followed by March at $934.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights average 28h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seoul to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

This route frequently has deals, with opportunities appearing often within a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good option for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$697

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Seoul.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$663

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~30 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$867

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1361. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $1941. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out also shows elevated prices, averaging $1894.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles has been identified as $1043. The median price for this route was $1324. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $1616 or higher.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $838. March also offers competitive prices, with a median of $934. The annual median price for this route is $1324, indicating that certain months offer substantial savings compared to the yearly average.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $583 - $1,135

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $583 and $1135. The current lowest deal is $701 with Xiamen Airlines, for travel from November 24 to November 29.

now $701

Low $583

High $1,135

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

May

Cheapest

Flights from $838

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,702

Jan

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Air Premia

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$801

$798

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$582

$834

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$567

$834

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$576

$834

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$567

$835

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Air Premia

$646

$752

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$871 → $786

10%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

$869 → $792

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$874 → $843

2 nights

Nov 3 - Nov 5

$823 → $801

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seoul to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median price of $1324.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $838, followed by March at $934.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles typically take 11h 15m, while connecting flights average 28h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline that offers direct flights on the Seoul to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

This route frequently has deals, with opportunities appearing often within a 30-day window.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport is a good option for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

📍 ~48 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$697

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Seoul.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$663

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy Seoul to Los Angeles tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

What's the best month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Seoul to Los Angeles flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seoul to Los Angeles?

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 11h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Premia offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Seoul main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

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